House Prices
House prices up 1.1% in March
House prices increased by 1.1% in March, according to the Halifax House Price Index. This rise partly reversed February's 1.6% fall and was the eighth increase in the last nine months.
London prices boom, 20% growth in 12 months
Prices for prime central London prices rose by 20% in the 12 months to the end of March 2010, according to the Knight Frank Prime Central London Residential Index.
House prices reverse February’s dip
The price of a typical UK property rose by a seasonally adjusted 0.7% month-on-month (m/m) in March, largely reversing the 0.8% m/m fall measured in February, according to the Nationwide House Price Index.
Homebuyers’ confidence fragile ahead of the election
Confidence in the housing market remains fragile according to the Building Societies Association's Property Tracker survey, with buyers forecasting that property prices will grow, but uncertain if now is a good time to buy.
Waterside location could add future value to your home
For many, living by water is not just a happy coincidence but a deliberate lifestyle choice and one that could potentially add thousands of pounds to the value your home.
February thaw brings bounce to housing market
The housing market renewed its pace of recovery in February after subdued growth in January, with the number of valuations on residential housing growing 61% compared to the previous month, according to the latest research by Connells Survey and Valuation.
UK housing market improving faster than most of Europe
Signs of recovery are already visible in some European housing markets, especially in sales levels and prices, says the latest RICS European Housing Review.
House prices rise, but rate of growth is slowing
The latest figures from Assetz House Price Watch show that house prices were 4.7% higher in January than at the same time in 2009. Assetz House Price Watch compiles monthly average figures taken from all of the major house price indices to offer a more accurate picture of house price trends.
House prices fell by 1% in February
House prices fell by 1% month-on-month in February, according to the Nationwide Building Society.
Rental market bounces back as supply sinks
Following two months of declining rents over the festive period and New Year, rents increased 1.2% in February according to the FindaProperty.com Rental Index.
Mixed signals from UK housing
The UK market is presenting an increasingly complex picture so far in 2010, with gross mortgage lending at a 10 year low, according to the Council of Mortgage Lenders who represent the bulk of Building Societies.
Home owners in Albert Square are quids in
House prices on Albert Square have sky rocketed over the past 25 years, with a 436% increase taking the average house to £574,764, compared to £122,813 in 1985 when the soap began according to property portal FindaProperty.com.
House prices increased by 2.9 per cent in 2009
UK house prices were 2.9 per cent higher than in December 2008 and 0.8 per cent higher than in November 2009, according to figures from the Department of Communities and Local Government (DCLG).
Property market is on the up, says Taylor Wimpey
Figures out recently confirmed that, after six consecutive quarters of contraction, the UK is finally out of recession. The state of the UK housing market was well documented during the downturn, with property prices, mortgage availability and Government rescue packages dominating the headlines.
Scottish housing market continues to recover
The housing market continues to recover with most areas of Scotland showing price increases, according to the latest Scottish House Price Monitor from Lloyds TSB Scotland.